Physician Assistant - General Surgery - New Albany, IN
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of BHMG adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The APP functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients, manages health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, theory-based practice. The APP is responsible for providing direct patient care as part of the physician led team in accordance with State Law and approved Medical Staff privileges.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited APP program. Terminal degree in APP field preferred.
- National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APP.
- Must maintain national certification.
- Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
- Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APP in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
- BCLS required through the American Heart Association.
- ACLS as required for position
Position Details
Location: 2125 State Street, Suite 3, New Albany, IN 47150
Position Details
- Full-time
- 7-on/7-off schedule
- Mix of hospital rounding, surgical first assist, and outpatient clinic
- No travel required
- Hospital census: approximately 15–30 patients
- Clinic volume: approximately 10 patients per day
- Collaborative team of 4 General Surgeons and 2 APPs
New Graduates Are Welcome to Apply
- If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
- Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care as part of a physician-led team, including hospital rounding, surgical assistance, and outpatient clinic management. They will function autonomously to provide high-quality care while collaborating with other health professionals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have successfully completed an accredited APP program, along with national certification. A valid, unrestricted license to practice as an APP in Kentucky is required, as well as BCLS and ACLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Physician Assistant Jobs
34 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution33 jobs · 26 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Family Nurse Practitioner - NP/PA
CVS Health · Gaithersburg, Maryland
Physician Assistant- Dr. Fealy
Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, New York
Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician (PA-C or ARNP)
$92-$96/hrPhysician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
$95/hr